Includes bibliographical references (p. [3] of cover).
Contents
1. How Pennsylvania topography got that way -- 2. Causes of floods -- 3. Frequency of floods in Pennsylvania -- 4. 19th century floods in Pennsylvania -- 5. The Johnstown Flood -- 6. The floods of 1936 -- 7. 1955 flood on the Delaware -- 8. The 1972 flood -- 9. Flood forecasting -- 10. Flood control -- 11. The future.
Summary
From the time of the "Great Pumpkin Flood of 1786" to the Agnes Floods of 1972, Shank shows, both editorially and pictorially, the causes and effects of Pennsylvania floods. Geographical history, detailed flood data and a comprehensive water map are included. This two-color book offers 93 superb illustrations, 88 pages of human interest stories and a definitive guide to major floods in Pennsylvania history. [from the publisher]
Since the first covered bridge in America was built across the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia in 1805, Pennsylvania has been the testing ground for some of the world's most unusual and interesting bridges. Shank delves into the lives and works of Burr, Wernwag, Town, Howe, Ellet, Roebling and Modjeski and others who revolutionized bridge-building of the past 5000 years. With 2-color photos and drawings, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in all bridges...covered to suspension...old or new. [from Abebooks.com]
"Shank describes in detail the evolution of the state's roads. He starts with Indian trails at the time of the Penn Grant and moves along through pack-horse trails and numerous other types of roads, including military, corduroy, plank, stone-surfaced, brick and concrete. His journey ends with today's limited-access expressways and includes plenty of maps, drawings, photos and human interest stories." [from Abebooks.com]